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A British historian claimed he had conclusive evidence that a Polish-Jewish barber named Aaron Kosminski was behind the crimes of notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper.
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Jack the Ripper identified as Jewish barber Aaron Kosminski, historian claims
A historian says new DNA analysis confirms longtime suspect Aaron Kosminski - but experts warn the evidence remains far from definitive.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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Italian authorities said on Friday they had arrested 34 "tomb raiders" suspected of looting treasures from archaeological sites in Sicily and the neighboring region of Calabria.
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Italy arrests dozens for robbing archaeological sites | The Jerusalem Post
Officers seized around 10,000 archaeological artifacts, including 7,000 coins issued by various Greek city-states that existed on Sicily in ancient times.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Israel has joined the Pax Silica Initiative, a US-led coalition aimed at fortifying the global AI industry and establishing an internationally unified, secure technological ecosystem.

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Israel joins US-led AI initiative, Pax Silica | The Jerusalem Post
The director of Israel’s National Economic Council, Avi Simhon, called Israel’s participation in Pax Silica “a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high-tech industry.”
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December 14, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado fled Venezuela with the help of the United States and collaborators inside her country. | Report
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Corina Machado fled Venezuela with help from US | The Jerusalem Post
Machado, who is now in Oslo, Norway, to join the festivities around the Nobel Prize ceremony, told journalists that she "had support from the United States government."
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December 14, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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More than 1,000 people are estimated to have been executed in Iran in 2025 alone. Behind those numbers are people fighting who need to know that they are not invisible, and that the world is paying attention. | Editorial
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Justice is needed for Iranians silenced by Islamic regime | The Jerusalem Post
Human rights groups estimate that more than 1,000 people have been executed in Iran in 2025 alone.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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More than 200 former Hamas captives and families of the hostages called on PM Netanyahu to immediately establish a state probe into the failures surrounding October 7 and the handling of the hostages, or resign.
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Israeli former hostages demand Benjamin Netanyahu start Oct. 7 probe | The Jerusalem Post
In a letter, the groups demanded “truth, justice, and accountability,” saying only a state commission has the legal authority to investigate decision-making before and after the attack.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Whether it is to light lamps or to develop the Iron Dome defense system, the challenge of Hanukkah is not to believe that miracles occurred then; it is to dare to believe that they are still occurring now. | Opinion
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Miracles for the Jews did not stop at Hanukkah | The Jerusalem Post
A tiny Judean population stood against the Seleucid Greek war machine. Today, 7.6 million Jews stand against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Syrian regime, Iran, and the Houthis and global opinion.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Behind the Bylines: Having worked at the 'Post' for several years now, Danielle ‘Chava’ Greyman-Kennard is known for her determination and fearlessness to stand up for what’s right.
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Behind the Bylines: Danielle ‘Chava’ Greyman-Kennard | The Jerusalem Post
Behind the Bylines: Having worked at the 'Post' for several years now, Chava is known for her determination and fearlessness to stand up for what’s right, which has served her well in journalism.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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The Iranian regime has increasingly weaponized judicial systems to violate the human rights of the Baha’i religious minority, with persecutory acts against Baha’i tripling in recent months.

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Iranian regime accused of violating Baha'i human rights | The Jerusalem Post
The Baha'i International Community reported that the occurance persecutory acts against Baha’i between July and November 2025 was three times higher than the same time period in 2024.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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German authorities arrested five people in the Dingolfing area (Southern Germany) over suspicions of planning to attack a Christmas market, the Munich public prosecutor reported.
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German authorities foil Christmas market terror attack | The Jerusalem Post
One of the suspects had presented his idea for the Christmas market attack, which the suspects planned to use a car to carry out, while at a mosque in the Dingolfing-Landau area.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Israelis seeking to visit the United States could soon be required to submit five years of social media history, according to draft regulations published by the US Department of Homeland Security.
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Israelis could need to show social media for US visa | The Jerusalem Post
The regulations would apply to tourists from 42 countries, all US allies, enrolled in the government’s Visa Waiver Program.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Far from any road, an Alaskan village reveals how nature, faith, and community can restore strength and purpose, while helping people regain strength in a world strained by trauma and uncertainty.
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Inside the Alaskan community filled with nature and faith | The Jerusalem Post
Far from any road, an Alaskan village reveals how nature, faith, and community can restore strength and purpose.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Cooperation between the US and Syria must be based on professional operations, without letting extremists infiltrate, and with the objective of stopping reliance on former militias. | Analysis
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Lessons learned from attack on US forces in Syria | The Jerusalem Post
Cooperation between the US and Syria must be based on professional operations, without letting extremists infiltrate, and with the objective of stopping reliance on former militias.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Brown University confirmed that two were killed and eight were critically injured during an ongoing active-shooter situation on campus. Local law enforcement is on scene and searching for suspects.

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Active shooter reported on Brown University campus | The Jerusalem Post
The Providence Police Department and the FBI are present on the scene and cautioned those in the area to exercise caution and avoid the area.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Opposition and government MKs attacked Gadi Eisenkot for his comments about a possible 58-seat minority coalition, with many stating that this could be a hint of a possible colaboration with the Arab parties.
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Benny Gantz, Benjamin Netanyahu clash with Eisenkot's minority government | The Jerusalem Post
“We will know how to form a government, even with 58 seats,” said Eisenkot during an interview for N12, which sparked a series of attacks and reactions from several politicians
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December 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Dr. Norman Bloom recently completed his study of the governing principles for proper Hebrew reading, after more than 30 years of study, and it is presented in a series of 44 lessons titled "The Way of the Word."
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Doctor’s mission to restore Hebrew pronunciation | The Jerusalem Post
Dr. Norman Bloom unveils a clear path to reading Hebrew as it was intended to be spoken, after decades of study.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Breaking: An active-shooter situation was reported on the Brown University campus in Providence, Rhode Island, according to an alert from authorities.
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Active shooter reported on Brown University campus | The Jerusalem Post
The Providence Police Department is present on the scene and cautioned those in the area to exercise caution and avoid the area.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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INTERVIEW: Hungary once ranked among Europe’s worst for antisemitism. EMIH’s Jonatan Megyeri explains how the law and Israel's ties changed it.

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Viktor Orban's policies sympathetic to Israel, Jews | The Jerusalem Post
Association of Hungarian Jewish Communities (EMIH) public relations director Jonatan Megyeri defended Hungarian PM Viktor Orban's record of supporting the country's Jews.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Untreated depression in Israel costs the economy an estimated NIS 12–16 billion annually. Expanding access to mental health services is not just a health priority, but an economic one. | Opinion

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Israel’s rising cost of untreated depression | The Jerusalem Post
Depression is costing Israel is costing the country between an estimated NIS 12 billion and NIS 16 billion per year.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Executed Iranian nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi only confessed to spying for Israel after torture and after the regime threatened his mother, a relative told Iran International in an article published Friday.

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Iran tortured scientist to confess to spying for Israel | The Jerusalem Post
Vahid Razavi, a member of the Vadi family, told the dissident media site that Rouzbeh Vadi was detained a year and a half ago after a dispute at work.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Private Sam Greyman made the ultimate sacrifice on September 8, 1918, at just 27 years old. More than a hundred years later, his family has finally learned his story.

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Family of Russian-British WWI hero find grave in Jerusalem | The Jerusalem Post
HISTORICAL AFFAIRS: Private Sam Greyman's journey took him from Russia to Leeds to Jerusalem.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Rhys Edwards and Talan Vincent, both 18, pleaded not guilty on Friday during a hearing at the Old Bailey earlier this week after the pair were accused of planning a terror attack against Jews and Muslims in Cardiff, Wales.

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Attack on Welsh Jewry thwarted, two appear in court for allegedly targeting Jewish sites
Prosecutor Christopher Hewertson claimed the defendants researched how to acquire an AR-15 automatic weapon, and wanted to acquire 3D printing equipment to print gun parts.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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The deadly attack on US forces in Syria illustrates the need to continue to take ISIS threats seriously. ANALYSIS

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ISIS killing of US serviceman shows threat persists | The Jerusalem Post
There are many ISIS detainees in eastern Syria, including many families of ISIS fighters. These detainees will need to be addressed, and the families de-radicalized.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Ukraine's navy accused Russia of deliberately attacking a civilian Turkish vessel carrying sunflower oil to Egypt with a drone on Saturday, a day after Moscow hit two Ukrainian ports.

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Ukraine: Russia hit Turkish ship carrying cargo to Egypt | The Jerusalem Post
The navy said the vessel was called the Viva and had 11 Turkish citizens on board. It added that nobody was hurt and the vessel was continuing its journey to Egypt.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Two US Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an Islamic State attack on Saturday in Palmyra, Syria, where they were supporting counterterrorism operations, the Pentagon said.

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US, Syrian military under fire during ISIS patrols | The Jerusalem Post
The officials said there were casualties, though it was not announced if any American soldiers were killed.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM